The "Guardian" Postgraduate Guide: What to Study, Where to Go and How to Finance it - Softcover

Wignall, Alice

Softcover

ISBN 10: 085265104X ISBN 13: 9780852651049

Publisher: Guardian Books, 2005

Synopsis

Is postgraduate study right for me? Will a second degree lead to more career opportunities? Which subject should I choose? How will I afford the fees - and my rent? Are there options for more flexible study if I want to stay in work? If you're thinking of applying to do a second degree, a PGCE, a PhD or an MBA, the chances are you've already thought of at least some of these questions, but where do you find the answers? From the team behind the perennially popular - not to mention indispensable - "Guardian University Guide" comes "The Guardian Postgraduate Guide", packed full of useful information for everyone who's considering taking that next step on the education ladder. From detailed profiles of more than 150 universities and higher education colleges and a comprehensive list of UK funding bodies to in-depth articles on studying abroad, "The Guardian Postgraduate Guide" has everything you need to decide on what's best for you. It also includes a special section for overseas students, covering visa applications, the cost of living and academic differences. Whether you want to apply for a course that will boost your career prospects or simply fancy doing some part-time study to reawaken those brain cells, "The Guardian Postgraduate Guide" will help you make the right decision.

About this title

About the Author

Alice Wignall regularly contributes to the Guardian's Work pages, and is editor of The Guardian University Guide 2009.

From the Back Cover

If you re thinking of applying to do a second degree, a PhD or an MBA, chances are you already know quite a bit about the subject you want to study. But what about the other big questions, such as how to choose the right course, where to find the funds and what to expect from life as a postgraduate student?
The Guardian has developed this brand-new guide to postgraduate study to help you make those all-important decisions. It includes:
- Detailed overviews of the different types of courses available, from distance learning and part-time master s degrees to three-year PhDs
- Advice and information on funding, from career development loans to research grants
- Profiles of more than 160 UK universities and higher education colleges, which include information about courses offered, fees, facilities and more
- Unique Guardian comparison tables plus the results of the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise to help you compare institutions by subject
Whether you are following straight on from your first degree or returning to academic life after a gap, The Guardian Postgraduate Guide will set you on the right track.

Edition details

• Publisher: Guardian Books
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 085265104X
• ISBN 13: 9780852651049
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 384